Lab Animal Technician Assistant I-2
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 400170 Vivarium M&D Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 102 H Compensation Range: $17.00 - $22.10 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: Performs activities associated with care and propagation of any animal colony involving one or more species. Provides complete husbandry care of laboratory animals. Ensures all standards and conditions, pertinent to proper health care and maintenance of animals assigned, are met. Assists with tasks such as administering drugs, clipping, and weighing by holding animals.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent and less than 1 year of relevant experience required
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Responsibilities
- Provides complete husbandry care of one or more species of laboratory animals.
- Ensures all standards and conditions, pertinent to proper health care and maintenance of animals assigned, are met.
- Assists by holding animals for such tasks as administering drugs, clipping, weighing, etc.
- Observes animals, reports instances of abnormal behavior, vermin infestations, temperature changes, and other conditions affecting the well-being of animals assigned.
- Inventories food and bedding materials.
- Assists in maintaining related records and preparing periodic reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
